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Ralph S. O'Connor
Recreation Center
Homewood Campus
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218

Security Desk 
410-516-4434
Equipment Room 
410-516-4453
Office 
410-516-5229

Office Hours
Monday–Friday,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Building Hours
Monday–Thursday,
6 a.m.–Midnight;

Friday

6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday,
8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sunday,
10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Recreation > Facilities > Policies and Procedures

Policies and Procedures

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Court Reservation     Equipment Check-Out     Gymnasium     Facility Reservations     Fitness and Weight Room Rules     Jogging Track     Natatorium/Pool     Racquetball and Squash Court Reservations

Court Reservation Policies

* Racquetball and squash court reservations can be reserved in person at the Equipment Room located off of the lower lobby of the O'Connor Recreation center or by calling 410-516-4453.

* Reservations can only be made one day in advance

* Court reservations can only be made for one hour at a time.

* Attempting to move the movable walls is prohibited.

* Protective eyewear is strongly recommended.

* A court reservation is considered lost if one does not show up within ten (10) minutes of reserved time.


Equipment Check-Out Procedures

* The Equipment Room is located off the Lower Lobby of the O'Connor Recreation Center.

* Equipment such as basketballs, volleyballs, racquetball, squash, tennis and badminton rackets and balls/birdies, can be checked out at the equipment room.

* A Picture ID (JCard or Rec Center Card) must be presented in order to check out any equipment.

* Unreturned or damaged equipment will result in a fine equal to the replacement cost of said item.


Robert Scott Gymnasium Policies

* No Food or Drink permitted on the Court area.

* Appropriate Non-Marking Footwear is required.  No Dress shoes, boots or bare feet.


Facility Reservation Procedures

* Facility Resrevations can be made by contacting the Assistant AD for Facilities and Recreation at by calling 410-516-5229.

* University Recognized Student Groups can reserve spaces in the O'Connor Recreation Center (space permitted) on a limited basis.

* Only Department of Athletics and Recreation supervised clubs and groups can have a recurring reservation.

* Outside University Departments, Groups and Businesses can reserve spaces in the Athletic and Recreation Facilities for a fee.  Please contact the Assistant AD for Facilities and Recreation at calling 410-516-5229 for details.


Fitness and Weight Room Rules

Fitness Room

* Clean and Appropriate attire only.  No open-toed shoes, sandals, boots or jeans.  Shirts are required at all times.

* No food or drink except water.

* There is a 20 mintue time limit on all cardiovascular equipment when there is a wait list.

* Please wipe off equipment after use.  Hand towels - which may not be removed from the room - are available free of charge.

* Please notify a staff member immediately of any equipment problems.

* The Recreation Center staff is not responsible for any user's personal belongings.

* Please contact a staff member if you require extra assistance because of a disability.

* Unauthorized personal training is strictly forbidden and may result in barred status from the facility. 


Jogging Track Policies

* The Jogging Track is located on the first floor of the O'Connor Recreation Center overlooking the Robert Scott Gymnasium.

* The Track is 1/10th of a mile long (10 times around is equivalent to one mile).

* The track changes directions daily.  Please check the direction of the track (located on a sign at the entrance to the track) before beginning your workout.


Pool Policies

* NO ONE is permitted in the pool without a lifeguard present.... regardless of swimming ability.

* Appropriate attire is required when using the pool.

* Pool hours change periodically throughout the year due to Varsity practices, Summer Camps and other special events.  Please check the website or call 410-516-5229 for updated information.


Racquetball and Squash Reservations

* Racquetball and squash courts can be reserved in person at the Equipment Room located off of the lower lobby of the O'Connor Recreation Center or by calling 410-516-4453.

* Reservations can only be made one day in advance and for one hour at a time.

* A court Reservation is considered lost if one does not show up within ten (10) minutes of their reserved time.

* Attempting to move the moveable walls is prohibited.

* Protective eyewear is strongly recommended.

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